Our Exhibit will have historic musical instruments on display each with a description of what the instrument is and what it means. We will have Musicians walking around to answer questions and at specified time there will be a concert in the main center of the exhibit.
The Music
Our Exhibit will have historic musical instruments on display each with a description of what the instrument is and what it means. We will have Musicians walking around to answer questions and at specified time there will be a concert in the main center of the exhibit.
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Lyrics to the Slave song, "Follow the Drinking Gourd" The Lyrics talk about freedom and hope.
When the sun comes back and the first quail calls,
Follow the Drinking Gourd.
For the old man is waiting for to carry you to freedom,
If you follow the Drinking Gourd.
The river bank makes a very good road,
The dead trees show you the way,
Left foot, peg foot, traveling on
Follow the Drinking Gourd.
The river ends between two hills,
Follow the Drinking Gourd.
There's another river on the other side,
Follow the Drinking Gourd.
Where the great big river meets the little river,
Follow the Drinking Gourd.
For the old man is awaiting to carry you to freedom if you
follow the Drinking Gourd.
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A Traditional African Slave Drum, the lively beats created by this instrument kept the hope in the slaves hearts alive.